As someone else as alluded to...one of the BIGGEST difference between BKK and NYC is that safety is there for BOTH the "haves" and "have nots" of BKK residents whereas this is not true in NYC. This is one of the biggest thing I appreciate about Thailand and generally Asian countries.
Yeah, that's why I just watched the video about the Westerner tourists who even tried to stay over night at the Biggest Bangkok Slum and those slum people still take care him good and he loves it there.😂😂
Nah bro , they are not the same . Bangkok a lot safer Than NYC , and Less mental breakdown weirdoo 🤣. No joke , it's ok to let's your kids shopping alone in BKK , Something that hard in NYC .
I am Thai-American, and when I go to Thailand, I like that I am no longer a "racial minority" and regular Thai women prefer Asian men over Western men. It feels good to be in the MAJORITY race when you're in Asia!
I'm not Thai but everybody thinks I'm half Thai or something when I go to Thailand and you're absolutely right and that same advantage you're speaking about applies to me also so I definitely love being in Asia and more specifically southeast Asia cuz I get the welcome mat everywhere I go I'm fine with it
I mean America isn't NYC. I'm Asian American and don't feel like I stand out in NYC at all, even being a minority. If you live in Boise, Idaho, then yeah going to Bangkok would feel much nicer.
Thanks for articulating what I’ve felt for a long time! As someone who has lived in Bangkok (on and off) since 1998 and a NY super fan, here are five other similarities - 1. A strong “live and let live” attitude and spirit among locals 2. Paradise for street life & city photographers - I’ve taken many great snaps on my iPhone 3. Rivers and bridges play a big part in the history and development of both cities 4. Both cities make you feel like you’re in a film set (especially Bangkok’s old town and greater Chinatown) 5. Weed - I was surprised at how often I smelt weed walking around Manhattan when I was there in April. I’m sure there are many other likenesses between BKK & NYC and hope BKK continues to treat you well.
You mentioned the UN headquarters in NYC. I just want to add that Bangkok is home to UN ‘s regional HQs like ESCAP UNDP UNHCR UNICEF ILO WHO UNFPA UNODC. That’s another aspect of similarity.
I've found that New Yorkers can be quite tough, but I think Bangkokians are incredibly friendly. In my experience, they're among the kindest people I've met.
So glad to see you move to my city. I am an entrepreneur and owner of a music school in Bangkok and have been following your channel for over 5 years. We are a small business trying to use AI to teach music. So glad you moved here.
I grew up in Bangkok, studied my Master in London and visited NYC two times. I found BKK can offer you very good quality of life in terms of “value for Money” for food, accommodation and transportation. You can live your life upto your budget.. In London and NYC, most of the things are very expensive. On the healthcare side, the private hospitals in BKK are very expensive but you can get access to the healthcare service much easier than in London.
You can't make a blanket statement It depends on where you go. I've been living in New York city all my life and nothing all that bad happened to me. Now if you are Thai and you understand the Thai news then you will see stuff on their newscasts that might scare you. Things can happen. Having said that, I'm not going to pretend that you can walk around duck foot in New York city looking for trouble because if you are you just might find it
@hitmusicworldwide oh, I am half Thai. I was born in America. Hello? I've been to Thailand many times. Sure, there are crime activities here and there, but for the most part, you CANNOT COMPARE. Thailand is super safe for the most and most people are POLITE instead of rude.
@kayflip2233 no, I can TELL you NEVER been to Thailand. I've been there 4 times. What's weird is people that have not traveled and think they know about other countries. I'm half Thai. I've been there. It's nothing close to living in America. Urm, they're both big cities and have pockets of subcultures. Every city is like that, but the CULTURE, the manners, the rules, the values of Thailand that shapes Bangkok isn't remotely close to New York City.
@@niamtxiv Again you're talking about stuff that wasn't discussed in the video. I own property in Bangkok and live here 2 months out of the year. I am a native New Yorker and work in private equity. I know WAY more than you. Who cares if you're Thai? We're not talking about crime and mannerisms of the people LMAO - neither of these were mentioned once. You're not from NY and you're not from Bangkok, so you have no reference point to have an opinion (LOL at going to Bangkok 4 times - yeah who in the world HASN'T been to Bangkok 4 times?)
I'm Thai-American and own homes in both NYC and BKK. The majority of my family and wife's family live in Thailand. I plan on retiring in BKK in the next 15 years if everything works out, and as long as my daughter becomes financially independent. In the meantime I'll just have to settle with going back to Thailand once every 1-2 years to visit my family and to check on my house in BKK. Whenever I go back I go crazy and just indulge in the food and culture. Ohh as far as the food goes I always come back to NYC like 5-10 pounds heavier.
Bangkok is sweat city and the air quality is absolutely terrible during burning season- the one time of the year when the temperature becomes tolerable. You can't win
This is true for the most part, unfortunately there are so many hotspots both inside Thailand and the neighboring countries. Unlike in the U.S. where NYC is far from a farmer who burns his fields preparing for a new growing season. - Air Quality could be bad in that season mixed between combustion fume and smog.
Those PM contaminated air were mainly from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. Start from this year, our government will not buy crops from any company these 3 countries who use burning farm field.
Nah NYC is much cleaner than Bangkok. Bangkok is pretty grimy with open sewage smell everywhere. Even though there's no garbage anywhere, it just visually looks dirty and old. NYC doesn't even have alleyways, all of Manhattan below 110th street is pretty spotless and completely modern.
The high speed train is hopefully will be in the near future. So far it reached Vientiane. And if they complete the sections through Thailand, then it will change the game for land travel throughout SEA.
compared to NY, BKK just hits home every note man. accessibility, food, cultural diversity, safety, housing, friendliness of the locals. But there is nothing to be sad about, NY is by no means a bad place. It's just that BKK is exceptional and unique in it's own way. It is by no mean perfect but at least for me not many city in the world can goes head to head with it.
I am Thai, and I think both cities have many similarities and differences. One of the biggest differences is that Bangkok has a much worse urban planning system. This is why it often floods, has severe traffic congestion, and restaurants are scattered everywhere without proper organization.
Lots of homeless in Bangkok, especially along Sukhumvit Road near the BTS. The difference is that they tend to stay outside, so you won't find them inside the trains with other passengers. But generally, you do not see blatant robberies in BKK because that stuff isn't tolerated there.
To be honest I always thought NYC is overrated! When i visited Saigon, Shenzhen, GZ, HK, Shanghai and even tier 2 cities like Chengdu they are more modern cities and fancier amenities than NYC. NYC is old as shit and modern or nice as this place. The giant mall with water park in Chengdu blows NYC. Western hotels like intercontinental hotels are better than in Asian hotels than they are in the states. I grew in SF and the hotels there sucks when compared to the ones in Asia.
NYC is definitely not overrated. 🤣 We're not talking about modern or fancy amenities - that alone doesn't make the city great. What makes the city great are the quality of restaurants, shops, cafes, the architecture and design, the types of people that live in the city, the events, activities, opportunities, the energy etc. No one in their right mind thinks Chengdu, Saigon or Shenzhen are better than NYC. 🤣 Compare NYC to London, Paris, Bangkok, Tokyo sure, not tier 2 Chinese / SE Asian cities.
@ you should travel more. I have been around the world twice. You are too brainwashed by US mainstream media. There is nothing impressive about NYC. Run down subways, homeless people, rats 🐀 in streets, outdated buildings, etc. The only thing going for it is the New York stock exchange which makes a financial hub and statue of liberty 🗽. Cities in Asia and places in UAE all blow NYC. I rather live in places like Taipei and Saigon over NYC . These cities were voted top 25 cities to live in the world by expats. NYC is not in even top 40s list.
I've been to most of those Asian cities and they feel like the future. I don't understand why anyone would want to visit NYC, it's some kind of marketing scam lol.
@@orionvassi the crime against Asians in particular is out of control in NYC. I used to go there for the cheap food in particular in flushing queens but it’s no longer worth. Southeast Asia is really catching up to places in China and south Korea especially with all these new super apps like Grab. Of course WeChat is still the king of apps. You get live a king 🤴 in a lower budget. I am looking to retire once my daughter finishes college.
New York is fun for visiting but to live there NO way!!! Bangkok on the other hand is fun to visit and enjoyable for living. Also in Bangkok you don't need to make in the 6 figures and break the bank like New York to enjoy life and hang out with your friends on the weekend.
Have not been NYC for a long time. I was there in 1998 and it was one of the greatest experiences in my life. So sad to learn that it is in a downfall period now
@@BangkokSong Well, you couldn't fix your peak Karenification so it remains a mystery to mankind. You are nothing but another weak and docile mask shagger defender lmao. And slowly? LOL - They have been digging Wireless road for 6 f years and all the wires are still there. Sathorn looks like a third world slums. You are yet another submissive expats that only stay here because you can't matter in your own country. Proper loser. What a clown.
@@TT-fx2se Those weirdos have more personality than most people here that still roam around malls in masks. People in BKK are nothing but zombies that still wear masks 24/7 as of their brains have been taken over by cordyceps. It's a city of weak and docile losers. It's like 2025 and they still drive alone wearing a mask, walking malls wearing a masks. Spineless people exist here, f spineless.
I will definitely not argue with you on one thing. "Tuk Tuk" or the Thai rickshaw did spread around the world from Bangkok. There are other versions of them around the world, but Bangkok isan original, and was well publicized through travel and entertainment scenes to the global eyes. Street Food is a lot harder to say where it was first popularized around the world, but somehow Thailand became very famous for it. Finally, I believe open-air markets will be Bangkok's next jewel given how Chatuchak and other food markets are becoming to global travelers. Great video guy!!! Very interesting topic.
I known this you going to making this content!! Nothing in Bkk is similar to NYC but Bkk it better than NYC! Nyc is only the red stairs in Manhattan that look only impressed the city :-) accrossing I was living in NYC for 10 years. 😂😢🎉
Other than the weather, I much prefer Bangkok. It's nice knowing I won't get robbed, stabbed, or have to deal with random crazy people and a legal system that refuses to do anything about it.
For the transportation part, MTA has weekly fare cap and free connected bus. Bangkok has BTS ,MRT and Blue bus that were operating by different companies, I have to carry 3 different cards to travel around it was just an inconvenience mess and expensive. I am Thai like the US more.
Everything is concentrated in Bangkok because Bangkok is what you call a primate city. The government put all their investments inside Bangkok at the expense of other cities. It allows the Thai government to be more centralised and have at least one super developed city. Rural areas on the other hand are relatively behind. Whether it's good or not it depends on your values.
There is also a large Burmese community. Should try out some real Burmese food in BKK. There are many Burmese people there now because of the civil unrest in Myanmar (Burma)
Forbes 2024 reports : (Over 12500 expats living in 53 cities across 35 countries ) Number 1 = Bangkok ❤ The Best city to live in Asia Number 6 = Bangkok ❤ The Best city to live in the World
See a lot of comments about how safe BKK is compared to NYC here, which I kinda agree with and the part that says Thai people are very kind etc. But guys, as a Thai person, there are areas and places you don't go to in BKK as well, we locals also get scammed or ripped off on the street here sooo be careful still.
WOWWW 😮😮😮 you already here, BKK. I.love. to say FungBro clips shape my accent in the last few yrs. Wud be awsome if I could see.you once during. you're in BKK
Both cities hold so many homeless people.😂 Thai hobo are less violent, from my pov. But they might beg for money. Don't give them money. The money will just goes to drug and alcohol. They don't have to buy food, people always give them meals and water. Sometimes, Thai people are just too nice.
The more you praise my city and compare it to other places, the more Thailand will be hated by anyone who is dissatisfied. Keep the good things in your heart and answer only when asked. We live like this, we don't compare to anyone, we don't praise ourselves all the time. Whoever is number 1, we are happy.The Thai nature is that anything goes and it doesn't matter.
You commenting is ok ... but would really like to see vlogs where you take your audience with you during the times you are actually experiencing the city, community, culture etc. IMO, show us you actually living the life in another country.
There are no-go areas in Bangkok. Crime ridden labyrinths, rundown shop houses. You've just never seen them. And you haven't been through Bangkok scorching hot summer starting from mid-Feb.
The one thing is never ever similar New york or any states, the true is Thai minimum wage so unfair for poppulations 's income is not balanced for cost of living in Thailand.
No, we do sleep in BKK past 11pm in the center area and malls. But the small night clubs and party bars can be opened till 4am here now back to normal.
Are you Local Bangkok people?? 24Hr life means here in Bangkok you could go out at night and still could find a 24Hr Cafe like Starbucks and also a lot 24hr Local Cafe for you to work at anytime and also there are 24hr Gyms in Bangkok too if you do not know and a lot places there are still a lot of people on the streets and of course those 24hr 7-11s that are everywhere in the city for you to find something to eat at anytime you want to and also there are even a wet market that open after Midnight for the restaurants and street vendors to buy and most of them people used to go shopping at around 2-3am in the morning such as Bangkapi Market at Ladprao Rd. Also there are many malls that open 24hr just like The Street Ratchada Mall, Ekkamai Mall, Samyan Mithtown, Foodlans and ETC. And also a lot of 24hr internet cafe, And that's why people called Bangkok never sleep and also last week I just watched the foreign youtuber tried to sleep all night like 24hr at the internat Cafe in Bangkok. That's why I ask you are you a local Bangkok? Or you probably never used the night life here in Bangkok Because you just gave tourists the wrong data while there are countless of choices here in Bangkok and a lot of foreign youtubers also did tons of contents about it. And If you lived in the normal city that not 24hr after 8pm all the people would go to sleep bro and you could find nothing to eat also those countries do not have a lot of Vending Machines at nearly every condo or building just like in Bangkok so you have nothing to do at night time my friendamd yes do not have even 7-11 at night.
@@onalonan Honey, you have google these days to check what you say is crap. No mall open passed 11pm at best including Ekkamai Mall. If you are talking about the tourist trap zone and party zone like Khaosan road? Sure, but they are clutter in a small place to not disturb the locals. No Starbuck in Bangkok opens 24/7 here honey, it's only 7-11. BTS and Subway in BKK SLEEP AFTER MIDNIGHT! Dear boy, alot of NYC infrastructures do not close after midnight and Thailand has no need to normalize this for our locals. It's only for tourist traps like you people to make you feel at home especially the sleazy shady zone like red light district cowboy street for example. xD
@tuck295q ok bro, I do not know what you are talking about BUT if you are a real Thai living in Bangkok you should know that nowadays there are around 20-30 branches of Starbuck that open 24HR!!!! Now I'm at Praram 9 RD and there are already 3 branches of Starbucks around this area that open 24HR!!! Please, check the data about your country before give the data to the tourists my friend. I already told you and the tourists about the fact because the some tourists probably want the real data but I do not understand why do you have to fight back with the very wrong information? it's not cool bro. For me I'm not even a fan of Starbuck but this is just the true data, OK? And I believed that most Bangkok Thai known that there are a lot of Starbucks that open 24HRs.✔
And I saw all of your comments on UA-cam are all negative especially contents about Thailand. Now I'm not really sure you are the real Thai or Not after all negative comments also very wrong information.
I'm Thai. Please don't praise Bangkok too much. Because I still feel My country's capital is still not perfect. We are still a 3rd world country that is trying to develop. And it should be even better in the future.
No, they are not. Aliens never invaded Bangkok. The Avengers never frequently fought alien invaders in the comic books and movies in Bangkok. The title of "Battle of Bangkok" is frequently reserved for a type of genre in unsuitable for children.
Chiang Mai is good if you enjoy mountains. Southern provinces for sure if you're a beach person - they're all beautiful, just make sure you check the seasons.
Chiang Mai if you like mountains. If you like the beach, Pattaya or Hua Hin. Pattaya is famous for its red light district but there are areas like Jomtien where you can get away from that. It's ~2H away from BKK so it's easy to travel there, lots of buses. Hua Hin (beach town) is a bit farther & more relaxed. There's also a number of retired expats. If you like the island life, there are several islands to choose from (Phuket, Koh Samui, etc).
I just got back from a Thailand trip, I didn't go to BKK though. I loved Chiang Mai, it's still pretty big imo, but not too bad. Rush hour traffic gets pretty bad though, it'll probably take you 30+ minutes to get anywhere during that time. Traffic there is worse than where I live in the States. I also went to Chiang Rai. It's smaller & more laidback, but you'll probably run out of stuff to do fast if you stay there long though.
@@lazzi2462 hey there. You're right about Chiang Rai. I think it's more rural than CM and it's good for locals & retired ppl (who want quieter lives). If one wants more city action & younger ppl (digital nomads) then CM is better. It's similar to Pattaya vs Hua Hin. Both are beach towns. Pattaya is more citified while Hua Hin is more rural.
I'll throw something in there that is totally unrelated to this video. I recently went to Thailand this past summer, and I was nowhere near the big cities. I explored many smaller towns and mountainous regions, and here's something that I noticed. I saw a lot of Chinese and/or Taiwanese flying into Thailand when landing in Bangkok. I was frequently stopped by either the Thai National Guard or the Thai Army when driving throughout Thailand. From my ears on the ground, I've heard that I look too Chinese and/or Taiwanese, so they always had to check me and gave me some problems, because the Thai Government has been cracking down on a huge influx of illegal drugs like fentanyl as well from China or Taiwan from what they've encountered since Covid lockdown years. Wondering what others think about this. Or maybe it's just me, and I look like a drug addict or drug cartel or something.
You don’t have illegal immigrants running around robbing stores and selling it on the street. Thailand won’t give free money away. Both cities not ideal if you are trying to retire.
One word that optimizes the biggest difference: FASHION! NYC is the fashion capital of not just the U.S., but the entire WORLD. Bangkok has some isolated designers who are the bomb, and its fashion scene is growing, but it's more localized and is focused on streetwear and Thai styles. NYC touches all levels of fashion, from hip hop to couture and everything in between, and it touches the west to the east (Tokyo). There's definitely opportunity there, but it's not there yet, probably cuz its too dang hot and BKK doesn't have all 4 seasons. Love both cities to death, but NYCs fashion scene, muah!!! 😘😘😘
(1) New Year’s 2024 countdown at Times Square of Asia, located in Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, meaning the metropolis of a capital of angels: m.ua-cam.com/video/DNNNc1Zz6rk/v-deo.html (2) How to make Southern Thai Sour Curry (Kaeng Lueang): m.ua-cam.com/video/GdHUXaOUZXI/v-deo.html
@@Vazter Exactly lmao. Cost of living is probably the biggest reason people love going to Thailand. People are probably paying 10 to 15 times more to live in NYC, in tiny apartments. Lol
@@asj685 You probably never been there, whereas David is speaking from experience & making comparisons from his perspective. You asked a question, me & the first person that replied answered that with an answer that should've been obvious to begin with. 🤷🏻♂ Lol
@lazzi2462 was there lo-o-o-ong ago before BKK developed into what it is now surpassing the NYC of today in multiple aspects. my apologies if I failed in my feeble attempt to make a rhetorical analysis about his headline comment about the sameness of the two cities
Yes, I agree. Since they deal with Asian/ Asian American issues, I think they should also tackle the bad sides of history, as well as the good. He could go to Cambodia, visit Siem Reap & Phnom Penh. He can take flights or go on a bus - easy enough to do so.
(1) In this television series, you can see what Bangkok was like in the reign of King Rama V.: m.ua-cam.com/video/0HGzo-Zum28/v-deo.html (2) Thai food | How to Make Kaeng Pa Nuea Wua (jungle curry with beef): m.ua-cam.com/video/CIi1oxBwR4E/v-deo.html
There is that^ but TH is also famous for tourism and nowadays, digital nomads. Another well-known place for digital nomads is Bali, Indonesia (dubbed as "Silicon Bali") but they have very different vibes - relaxed island life vs capital city/ metropolis (BKK). Chiang Mai in the north of TH is also popular to foreigners (if one likes mountains).
There are that kind of places in every city in the world. If you don’t like that thing, don’t go. Bangkok has lots more for you to visit. Different ppl have their own taste, can’t blame them for that.
I have not even watched the video yet,safety on the public transport,I maybe wrong in the last 2 years 24 people have been murder on the New York metro,Bangkok it is unthinkable that someone would be murdered on the metro,after visiting 154 countries in the world I think New York is on of the most impressive city’s to visit as a tourist and Bangkok is the best to live in , for me Bangkok has it all ,safety costs friendliest people the best food and a lovely Thai wife of 38 years,also for me Bangkok is best away from the tourist areas,please give them a try
As someone else as alluded to...one of the BIGGEST difference between BKK and NYC is that safety is there for BOTH the "haves" and "have nots" of BKK residents whereas this is not true in NYC. This is one of the biggest thing I appreciate about Thailand and generally Asian countries.
Truth 💣
yea but safety element of NYC is overblown. NYC is very safe for the most part.
Yeah, that's why I just watched the video about the Westerner tourists who even tried to stay over night at the Biggest Bangkok Slum and those slum people still take care him good and he loves it there.😂😂
You two gotta do a segment on the Chinese immigrant history and culture in Thailand!!! @fungbros
@@fungbrosYOU TALK TOO FAST MAN SLOW DOWN 🤣
Bangkok is much safer than New York. Also the people in Bangkok are much friendlier.
In NYC, a lot of departments store and even bodegas have items behind glass cases, or gone out of business altogether.
@@ChristopherRevon BIG FACTS!
❤Thank you for nice word to Bangkok❤
Pretty sure everywhere in east or Southeast Asia is
safer than NY.
Lived in both cities and still prefer Bangkok. The quality of life is way better. Healthcare is also more accessible to all citizen or not.
What about the income
Metro is also much cleaner, safer and efficient.
@@1.4billion65the income is lower so you’re better off earning foreign income unless you want to teach English there.
Nah bro , they are not the same . Bangkok a lot safer Than NYC , and Less mental breakdown weirdoo 🤣. No joke , it's ok to let's your kids shopping alone in BKK , Something that hard in NYC .
100%
@gprufino ahahaha , yes bro 😅 .
And people are more respectful and better manners.
@@kangthao5121 Absolutely bro , and Drugs is Ilegals 😅 Drugs is Kinda the start of the other problematics people .
@@kangthao5121 Absolutely! NY has a bunch of mental cases roaming around the streets and subways.
I am Thai-American, and when I go to Thailand, I like that I am no longer a "racial minority" and regular Thai women prefer Asian men over Western men. It feels good to be in the MAJORITY race when you're in Asia!
I'm not Thai but everybody thinks I'm half Thai or something when I go to Thailand and you're absolutely right and that same advantage you're speaking about applies to me also so I definitely love being in Asia and more specifically southeast Asia cuz I get the welcome mat everywhere I go I'm fine with it
SURE IS it feels good
I mean America isn't NYC. I'm Asian American and don't feel like I stand out in NYC at all, even being a minority. If you live in Boise, Idaho, then yeah going to Bangkok would feel much nicer.
For real Americans, they are recial minority in Thailand.
Exactly. Most bar girls chase farangs. But normal every hard working girls they want a companion man who they can rely on and communicate with.
Keep these types of vids comin bruh. This energy feels mad authentic, informative, and thought provoking. You make me want to move to Bangkok.
Thanks for articulating what I’ve felt for a long time! As someone who has lived in Bangkok (on and off) since 1998 and a NY super fan, here are five other similarities - 1. A strong “live and let live” attitude and spirit among locals 2. Paradise for street life & city photographers - I’ve taken many great snaps on my iPhone 3. Rivers and bridges play a big part in the history and development of both cities 4. Both cities make you feel like you’re in a film set (especially Bangkok’s old town and greater Chinatown) 5. Weed - I was surprised at how often I smelt weed walking around Manhattan when I was there in April. I’m sure there are many other likenesses between BKK & NYC and hope BKK continues to treat you well.
Nice observation!
You mentioned the UN headquarters in NYC. I just want to add that Bangkok is home to UN ‘s regional HQs like ESCAP UNDP UNHCR UNICEF ILO WHO UNFPA UNODC. That’s another aspect of similarity.
If we talks about “MALLS”
Bangkok all the way 💯
I've found that New Yorkers can be quite tough, but I think Bangkokians are incredibly friendly. In my experience, they're among the kindest people I've met.
As someone who moved to Bkk from North America , this video is a good reminder why i am still here.
So glad to see you move to my city. I am an entrepreneur and owner of a music school in Bangkok and have been following your channel for over 5 years. We are a small business trying to use AI to teach music. So glad you moved here.
Ahhh!….Left the Big Apple for the Big Mango!! Welcome to Thailand!! 🔥🔥🔥
The fresh haircut is on point! 😉
I grew up in Bangkok, studied my Master in London and visited NYC two times. I found BKK can offer you very good quality of life in terms of “value for Money” for food, accommodation and transportation. You can live your life upto your budget.. In London and NYC, most of the things are very expensive. On the healthcare side, the private hospitals in BKK are very expensive but you can get access to the healthcare service much easier than in London.
Bangkok has better entertainment for the middle class and a lot less crime
No. Please don't compare the two. You just moved to Thailand and already assume you know about bkk. It's not the same. Bkk is safe. Nyc is not.
You can't make a blanket statement It depends on where you go. I've been living in New York city all my life and nothing all that bad happened to me. Now if you are Thai and you understand the Thai news then you will see stuff on their newscasts that might scare you. Things can happen. Having said that, I'm not going to pretend that you can walk around duck foot in New York city looking for trouble because if you are you just might find it
@hitmusicworldwide oh, I am half Thai. I was born in America. Hello? I've been to Thailand many times. Sure, there are crime activities here and there, but for the most part, you CANNOT COMPARE. Thailand is super safe for the most and most people are POLITE instead of rude.
@@niamtxiv We're not talking about crime at all, just traits that are similar, which there are a lot. Weird comment.
@kayflip2233 no, I can TELL you NEVER been to Thailand. I've been there 4 times. What's weird is people that have not traveled and think they know about other countries. I'm half Thai. I've been there. It's nothing close to living in America.
Urm, they're both big cities and have pockets of subcultures. Every city is like that, but the CULTURE, the manners, the rules, the values of Thailand that shapes Bangkok isn't remotely close to New York City.
@@niamtxiv Again you're talking about stuff that wasn't discussed in the video. I own property in Bangkok and live here 2 months out of the year. I am a native New Yorker and work in private equity. I know WAY more than you. Who cares if you're Thai? We're not talking about crime and mannerisms of the people LMAO - neither of these were mentioned once. You're not from NY and you're not from Bangkok, so you have no reference point to have an opinion (LOL at going to Bangkok 4 times - yeah who in the world HASN'T been to Bangkok 4 times?)
I'm Thai-American and own homes in both NYC and BKK. The majority of my family and wife's family live in Thailand. I plan on retiring in BKK in the next 15 years if everything works out, and as long as my daughter becomes financially independent.
In the meantime I'll just have to settle with going back to Thailand once every 1-2 years to visit my family and to check on my house in BKK.
Whenever I go back I go crazy and just indulge in the food and culture. Ohh as far as the food goes I always come back to NYC like 5-10 pounds heavier.
Live in BKK. Visited NYC since 90s and recently 2023.
NYC was better than BKK in 90s.
In 23, BKK is far far better than NYC. Not even close.
Born in Bangkok and currently live in Boston also travel to NYC every years and yeah I feel like Bangkok is very similar to NYC in terms of diversity
Aren't the majority thai people in bkk
Bangkok is sweat city and the air quality is absolutely terrible during burning season- the one time of the year when the temperature becomes tolerable. You can't win
This is true for the most part, unfortunately there are so many hotspots both inside Thailand and the neighboring countries. Unlike in the U.S. where NYC is far from a farmer who burns his fields preparing for a new growing season. - Air Quality could be bad in that season mixed between combustion fume and smog.
Those PM contaminated air were mainly from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. Start from this year, our government will not buy crops from any company these 3 countries who use burning farm field.
@@TheThaiStreetWoah, so Chiang Mai could possibly be livable year round if they keep boycotting?
@@Syrxen Not an easy thing to do, since it’s related to one country that is still focusing on fighting a civil war.
Bangkok is 100x safer & 100x cheaper 😅
BKK city center a lot cleaner
And safer no 🥷🏿
@@suchhunhere u mfs go again lol
Nah NYC is much cleaner than Bangkok. Bangkok is pretty grimy with open sewage smell everywhere. Even though there's no garbage anywhere, it just visually looks dirty and old. NYC doesn't even have alleyways, all of Manhattan below 110th street is pretty spotless and completely modern.
Not really..been to both but nyc is much cleaner
so only center of BKK is cleaner lol how about other place
The high speed train is hopefully will be in the near future. So far it reached Vientiane. And if they complete the sections through Thailand, then it will change the game for land travel throughout SEA.
I'm agree. Both feel like home to me.
compared to NY, BKK just hits home every note man. accessibility, food, cultural diversity, safety, housing, friendliness of the locals. But there is nothing to be sad about, NY is by no means a bad place. It's just that BKK is exceptional and unique in it's own way. It is by no mean perfect but at least for me not many city in the world can goes head to head with it.
I am Thai, and I think both cities have many similarities and differences. One of the biggest differences is that Bangkok has a much worse urban planning system. This is why it often floods, has severe traffic congestion, and restaurants are scattered everywhere without proper organization.
Never get bored watching your videos. Excellent observations👍
I’m so glad you’re loving Bangkok! Enjoy!!!!😘😘😘
You forget one thing about how similar Bangkok and NYC is neighbor migrants ramp up in the city working for blue collar jobs everywhere
More than 10+ millions of them and most of them came to work here in Bangkok illegal.
You are not comparing wages of USA to Thailand, do you?
Wow..interesting meaning expats will have trouble
Bangkok is like NYC, except the Smash-n-Grab robbery, and the homeless.
and income
Lots of homeless in Bangkok, especially along Sukhumvit Road near the BTS. The difference is that they tend to stay outside, so you won't find them inside the trains with other passengers. But generally, you do not see blatant robberies in BKK because that stuff isn't tolerated there.
Chaotic is what both cities share
Hi I’m Thai from Bangkok I love you this comments Bangkok and New York Twins chaotic city 😅🤣😂
Absolutely correct 😁
You point out that people defecate on the subways in New York and you still juxtapose NYC to Bangkok.😂 This is so disrespectful!
To be honest I always thought NYC is overrated! When i visited Saigon, Shenzhen, GZ, HK, Shanghai and even tier 2 cities like Chengdu they are more modern cities and fancier amenities than NYC. NYC is old as shit and modern or nice as this place. The giant mall with water park in Chengdu blows NYC. Western hotels like intercontinental hotels are better than in Asian hotels than they are in the states. I grew in SF and the hotels there sucks when compared to the ones in Asia.
NYC is definitely not overrated. 🤣 We're not talking about modern or fancy amenities - that alone doesn't make the city great. What makes the city great are the quality of restaurants, shops, cafes, the architecture and design, the types of people that live in the city, the events, activities, opportunities, the energy etc. No one in their right mind thinks Chengdu, Saigon or Shenzhen are better than NYC. 🤣 Compare NYC to London, Paris, Bangkok, Tokyo sure, not tier 2 Chinese / SE Asian cities.
@ you should travel more. I have been around the world twice. You are too brainwashed by US mainstream media. There is nothing impressive about NYC. Run down subways, homeless people, rats 🐀 in streets, outdated buildings, etc. The only thing going for it is the New York stock exchange which makes a financial hub and statue of liberty 🗽. Cities in Asia and places in UAE all blow NYC. I rather live in places like Taipei and Saigon over NYC . These cities were voted top 25 cities to live in the world by expats. NYC is not in even top 40s list.
It blows NYC eh? lol
I've been to most of those Asian cities and they feel like the future. I don't understand why anyone would want to visit NYC, it's some kind of marketing scam lol.
@@orionvassi the crime against Asians in particular is out of control in NYC. I used to go there for the cheap food in particular in flushing queens but it’s no longer worth. Southeast Asia is really catching up to places in China and south Korea especially with all these new super apps like Grab. Of course WeChat is still the king of apps. You get live a king 🤴 in a lower budget. I am looking to retire once my daughter finishes college.
New York is fun for visiting but to live there NO way!!! Bangkok on the other hand is fun to visit and enjoyable for living. Also in Bangkok you don't need to make in the 6 figures and break the bank like New York to enjoy life and hang out with your friends on the weekend.
Been to BKK many times, I always describe it to those that haven't been as the NYC of Sth East Asia. BKK vies with Seoul as my favourite city in Asia.
Have not been NYC for a long time. I was there in 1998 and it was one of the greatest experiences in my life. So sad to learn that it is in a downfall period now
Great comments and comparison. Enjoy them a lot. Thks,
I'm Thai but don't insult NYC like that. They're not comparable. BKK is still light years behind NYC. 😑
You are exactly right. Manhattan doesn't have electric and communicative wires like on Wireless Road in BKK, ironically.
@@roymcilroy1806 Wires are being taken down, slowly but surely, but how do you fix peak Karenification?
@@boymeetsworldx2 But somehow NYC also has many weirdos and very stinky smell of weeds almost every where especially at the Time Square.
@@BangkokSong Well, you couldn't fix your peak Karenification so it remains a mystery to mankind. You are nothing but another weak and docile mask shagger defender lmao. And slowly? LOL - They have been digging Wireless road for 6 f years and all the wires are still there. Sathorn looks like a third world slums. You are yet another submissive expats that only stay here because you can't matter in your own country. Proper loser. What a clown.
@@TT-fx2se Those weirdos have more personality than most people here that still roam around malls in masks. People in BKK are nothing but zombies that still wear masks 24/7 as of their brains have been taken over by cordyceps. It's a city of weak and docile losers. It's like 2025 and they still drive alone wearing a mask, walking malls wearing a masks. Spineless people exist here, f spineless.
I didn’t know they have tuktuk in New York. Tuktuk was and still the go to commute in Thailand since i was very young. Almost 40+ years
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I will definitely not argue with you on one thing. "Tuk Tuk" or the Thai rickshaw did spread around the world from Bangkok. There are other versions of them around the world, but Bangkok isan original, and was well publicized through travel and entertainment scenes to the global eyes. Street Food is a lot harder to say where it was first popularized around the world, but somehow Thailand became very famous for it. Finally, I believe open-air markets will be Bangkok's next jewel given how Chatuchak and other food markets are becoming to global travelers. Great video guy!!! Very interesting topic.
That looks like The Commons in Thonglor. I’m from NYC and plan to move to BKK in the next year or two. Can’t wait!
LMAO the analogies in this are so obscure, detailed and funny.
Bangkok relies more on tourism than any city in the US. Also, the US would have a visa system for lots of people who can freely enter Thailand.
I known this you going to making this content!! Nothing in Bkk is similar to NYC but Bkk it better than NYC! Nyc is only the red stairs in Manhattan that look only impressed the city :-) accrossing I was living in NYC for 10 years. 😂😢🎉
Fyi "Tuk tuk" is Thai word derived from the sound the engine make. Now people call it tuk tuk all over the world.
Omg! Lisa vs Taylor
Other than the weather, I much prefer Bangkok. It's nice knowing I won't get robbed, stabbed, or have to deal with random crazy people and a legal system that refuses to do anything about it.
For the transportation part, MTA has weekly fare cap and free connected bus. Bangkok has BTS ,MRT and Blue bus that were operating by different companies, I have to carry 3 different cards to travel around it was just an inconvenience mess and expensive. I am Thai like the US more.
Everything is concentrated in Bangkok because Bangkok is what you call a primate city. The government put all their investments inside Bangkok at the expense of other cities. It allows the Thai government to be more centralised and have at least one super developed city. Rural areas on the other hand are relatively behind. Whether it's good or not it depends on your values.
There is also a large Burmese community. Should try out some real Burmese food in BKK. There are many Burmese people there now because of the civil unrest in Myanmar (Burma)
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See a lot of comments about how safe BKK is compared to NYC here, which I kinda agree with and the part that says Thai people are very kind etc. But guys, as a Thai person, there are areas and places you don't go to in BKK as well, we locals also get scammed or ripped off on the street here sooo be careful still.
Before this video: i live in Bangkok
After this video: I’m in New York baby!
I made this comparison many times on Threads and got roasted to death. But they are extremely alike
WOWWW 😮😮😮
you already here, BKK.
I.love. to say FungBro clips shape my accent in the last few yrs.
Wud be awsome if I could see.you once during. you're in BKK
Both cities hold so many homeless people.😂 Thai hobo are less violent, from my pov. But they might beg for money. Don't give them money. The money will just goes to drug and alcohol.
They don't have to buy food, people always give them meals and water. Sometimes, Thai people are just too nice.
There is the problem of illegal immigrants coming to beg around. It‘s against the law. Don’t give them money.
Most beggars come from countries around Thailand. Don’t give money to them.
The more you praise my city and compare it to other places, the more Thailand will be hated by anyone who is dissatisfied. Keep the good things in your heart and answer only when asked. We live like this, we don't compare to anyone, we don't praise ourselves all the time. Whoever is number 1, we are happy.The Thai nature is that anything goes and it doesn't matter.
You commenting is ok ... but would really like to see vlogs where you take your audience with you during the times you are actually experiencing the city, community, culture etc. IMO, show us you actually living the life in another country.
Bangkok has so much to offer, from vibrant street food to its dynamic energy-just like NYC! Why not stay longer and fully experience its charm?
If Thailand goes forward with the Land Bridge project, then Thailand will compete with Singapore easily.
There are no-go areas in Bangkok. Crime ridden labyrinths, rundown shop houses. You've just never seen them.
And you haven't been through Bangkok scorching hot summer starting from mid-Feb.
I realized that it is much more similar to Brickell Miami than to NYC.
The one thing is never ever similar New york or any states, the true is Thai minimum wage so unfair for poppulations 's income is not balanced for cost of living in Thailand.
Bro just delivered a verbal essay
wrong on 2. Bangkok closes down, buses and trains don't run at night
As a Thai living in BKK I get what you mean by LOFI
No, we do sleep in BKK past 11pm in the center area and malls. But the small night clubs and party bars can be opened till 4am here now back to normal.
Are you Local Bangkok people??
24Hr life means here in Bangkok you could go out at night and still could find a 24Hr Cafe like Starbucks and also a lot 24hr Local Cafe for you to work at anytime and also there are 24hr Gyms in Bangkok too if you do not know and a lot places there are still a lot of people on the streets and of course those 24hr 7-11s that are everywhere in the city for you to find something to eat at anytime you want to and also there are even a wet market that open after Midnight for the restaurants and street vendors to buy and most of them people used to go shopping at around 2-3am in the morning such as Bangkapi Market at Ladprao Rd. Also there are many malls that open 24hr just like The Street Ratchada Mall, Ekkamai Mall, Samyan Mithtown, Foodlans and ETC. And also a lot of 24hr internet cafe, And that's why people called Bangkok never sleep and also last week I just watched the foreign youtuber tried to sleep all night like 24hr at the internat Cafe in Bangkok.
That's why I ask you are you a local Bangkok? Or you probably never used the night life here in Bangkok Because you just gave tourists the wrong data while there are countless of choices here in Bangkok and a lot of foreign youtubers also did tons of contents about it.
And If you lived in the normal city that not 24hr after 8pm all the people would go to sleep bro and you could find nothing to eat also those countries do not have a lot of Vending Machines at nearly every condo or building just like in Bangkok so you have nothing to do at night time my friendamd yes do not have even 7-11 at night.
@@onalonan Honey, you have google these days to check what you say is crap.
No mall open passed 11pm at best including Ekkamai Mall.
If you are talking about the tourist trap zone and party zone like Khaosan road? Sure, but they are clutter in a small place to not disturb the locals.
No Starbuck in Bangkok opens 24/7 here honey, it's only 7-11.
BTS and Subway in BKK SLEEP AFTER MIDNIGHT!
Dear boy, alot of NYC infrastructures do not close after midnight and Thailand has no need to normalize this for our locals.
It's only for tourist traps like you people to make you feel at home especially the sleazy shady zone like red light district cowboy street for example. xD
@tuck295q ok bro, I do not know what you are talking about BUT if you are a real Thai living in Bangkok you should know that nowadays there are around 20-30 branches of Starbuck that open 24HR!!!! Now I'm at Praram 9 RD and there are already 3 branches of Starbucks around this area that open 24HR!!!
Please, check the data about your country before give the data to the tourists my friend.
I already told you and the tourists about the fact because the some tourists probably want the real data but I do not understand why do you have to fight back with the very wrong information?
it's not cool bro.
For me I'm not even a fan of Starbuck but this is just the true data, OK? And I believed that most Bangkok Thai known that there are a lot of Starbucks that open 24HRs.✔
And I saw all of your comments on UA-cam are all negative especially contents about Thailand.
Now I'm not really sure you are the real Thai or Not after all negative comments also very wrong information.
I'm Thai. Please don't praise Bangkok too much. Because I still feel My country's capital is still not perfect. We are still a 3rd world country that is trying to develop. And it should be even better in the future.
So you haven't been to NYC?
No, they are not. Aliens never invaded Bangkok. The Avengers never frequently fought alien invaders in the comic books and movies in Bangkok. The title of "Battle of Bangkok" is frequently reserved for a type of genre in unsuitable for children.
Jakarta is congested too
What city do you suggest in Thailand if you don’t care for the big city life
Safe and good for solo travellers
Chiangmai is good
Chiang Mai is good if you enjoy mountains. Southern provinces for sure if you're a beach person - they're all beautiful, just make sure you check the seasons.
Chiang Mai if you like mountains. If you like the beach, Pattaya or Hua Hin. Pattaya is famous for its red light district but there are areas like Jomtien where you can get away from that. It's ~2H away from BKK so it's easy to travel there, lots of buses. Hua Hin (beach town) is a bit farther & more relaxed. There's also a number of retired expats. If you like the island life, there are several islands to choose from (Phuket, Koh Samui, etc).
I just got back from a Thailand trip, I didn't go to BKK though. I loved Chiang Mai, it's still pretty big imo, but not too bad. Rush hour traffic gets pretty bad though, it'll probably take you 30+ minutes to get anywhere during that time. Traffic there is worse than where I live in the States. I also went to Chiang Rai. It's smaller & more laidback, but you'll probably run out of stuff to do fast if you stay there long though.
@@lazzi2462 hey there. You're right about Chiang Rai. I think it's more rural than CM and it's good for locals & retired ppl (who want quieter lives). If one wants more city action & younger ppl (digital nomads) then CM is better.
It's similar to Pattaya vs Hua Hin. Both are beach towns. Pattaya is more citified while Hua Hin is more rural.
You just moved to Thailand and already assume you know about bkk. 5-6 videos within 3-4 weeks. บลา บลา บลา เก่งงงงง
Red is what sets them apart.
Tokyo is 2 syllables not 3.
I'll throw something in there that is totally unrelated to this video. I recently went to Thailand this past summer, and I was nowhere near the big cities. I explored many smaller towns and mountainous regions, and here's something that I noticed. I saw a lot of Chinese and/or Taiwanese flying into Thailand when landing in Bangkok. I was frequently stopped by either the Thai National Guard or the Thai Army when driving throughout Thailand. From my ears on the ground, I've heard that I look too Chinese and/or Taiwanese, so they always had to check me and gave me some problems, because the Thai Government has been cracking down on a huge influx of illegal drugs like fentanyl as well from China or Taiwan from what they've encountered since Covid lockdown years. Wondering what others think about this. Or maybe it's just me, and I look like a drug addict or drug cartel or something.
As a Thai I never heard of this
Bangkok has far more rooftop bars. I have been to 84 of them!
You don’t have illegal immigrants running around robbing stores and selling it on the street. Thailand won’t give free money away. Both cities not ideal if you are trying to retire.
Bangkok has many gangs from neighboring countries (begging, pick pocketing)
Only Bangkok is much better and safer
How much for this move to Thailand has to do with feeling like the “majority” vs being a minority in America?
If you compare the GDP, Bangkok is a mouse and NYC is an elephant.
Come to minburi bangkok
So clean that you can eat off the floor of the BTS or MRT stations. NY is quite arrogant for being such a dump.
พยากรณ์อากาศบอกว่า 29,30 nov Bangkok will cooler can’t wait 😂😂
Lol they are not the same brazza not one bit.
Name another two global metropolises with curbside trash pick-up 🧐
Bottomline.... Bangkok wins hands down 🙇🙇♀😎🙏
One word that optimizes the biggest difference: FASHION! NYC is the fashion capital of not just the U.S., but the entire WORLD. Bangkok has some isolated designers who are the bomb, and its fashion scene is growing, but it's more localized and is focused on streetwear and Thai styles. NYC touches all levels of fashion, from hip hop to couture and everything in between, and it touches the west to the east (Tokyo). There's definitely opportunity there, but it's not there yet, probably cuz its too dang hot and BKK doesn't have all 4 seasons. Love both cities to death, but NYCs fashion scene, muah!!! 😘😘😘
No … MRT in Bangkok has no mental homeless screaming like in NY subway.
(1) New Year’s 2024 countdown at Times Square of Asia, located in Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, meaning the metropolis of a capital of angels: m.ua-cam.com/video/DNNNc1Zz6rk/v-deo.html
(2) How to make Southern Thai Sour Curry (Kaeng Lueang): m.ua-cam.com/video/GdHUXaOUZXI/v-deo.html
Nope ...
Compared BKK to NYC is like compared rat to giant who's influence the world
Why move to Bangkok if it's just like NYC?
Cost of living in NYC is insane you pay thousands of dollars for a tiny space lmao
@@Vazter Exactly lmao. Cost of living is probably the biggest reason people love going to Thailand. People are probably paying 10 to 15 times more to live in NYC, in tiny apartments. Lol
@@lazzi2462 in other words, BKK is really not ‘JUST LIKE NY’,
@@asj685 You probably never been there, whereas David is speaking from experience & making comparisons from his perspective. You asked a question, me & the first person that replied answered that with an answer that should've been obvious to begin with. 🤷🏻♂ Lol
@lazzi2462 was there lo-o-o-ong ago before BKK developed into what it is now surpassing the NYC of today in multiple aspects. my apologies if I failed in my feeble attempt to make a rhetorical analysis about his headline comment about the sameness of the two cities
I want to see the fungs bros go to S21 museum in Cambodia and do a review on it . Please remind them to go there
Yes, I agree. Since they deal with Asian/ Asian American issues, I think they should also tackle the bad sides of history, as well as the good. He could go to Cambodia, visit Siem Reap & Phnom Penh. He can take flights or go on a bus - easy enough to do so.
(1) In this television series, you can see what Bangkok was like in the reign of King Rama V.: m.ua-cam.com/video/0HGzo-Zum28/v-deo.html
(2) Thai food | How to Make Kaeng Pa Nuea Wua (jungle curry with beef): m.ua-cam.com/video/CIi1oxBwR4E/v-deo.html
Thanks for the info before this I just thought it's a place for foreigners to get easy access to women and ladyboys.
There is that^ but TH is also famous for tourism and nowadays, digital nomads. Another well-known place for digital nomads is Bali, Indonesia (dubbed as "Silicon Bali") but they have very different vibes - relaxed island life vs capital city/ metropolis (BKK). Chiang Mai in the north of TH is also popular to foreigners (if one likes mountains).
There are that kind of places in every city in the world. If you don’t like that thing, don’t go. Bangkok has lots more for you to visit. Different ppl have their own taste, can’t blame them for that.
HK more closely resembles NY visually
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I have not even watched the video yet,safety on the public transport,I maybe wrong in the last 2 years 24 people have been murder on the New York metro,Bangkok it is unthinkable that someone would be murdered on the metro,after visiting 154 countries in the world I think New York is on of the most impressive city’s to visit as a tourist and Bangkok is the best to live in , for me Bangkok has it all ,safety costs friendliest people the best food and a lovely Thai wife of 38 years,also for me Bangkok is best away from the tourist areas,please give them a try
for you